Panther, Thanks for posting the article by Steve Edwards - very well-written. He is referencing all the right people - well-known researchers and scientists in the nutrition field (such as Bonnie Liebman, George Blackburn, Xavier Pi-Sunyer, Walter Willett, Barbara Rolls, and Gerald Reavan). It is re...

david wrote:Susie, nice to see you in words, if not in person!

david

Hi David,
Thanks for the friendly greeting! Good to hear from you. I hope you make it down here for another visit this year.
Susie

Okay, here's the deal. To start with the simplest basic human nutrition needs: The human body requires 6 things: water, vitamins, minerals, protein, carbohydrate, and fat. All are essential to survival. Optimal health depends on having the correct amount of each. We need some nutrients in greater qu...

Bill, Ian, Been reading this book. Does it really work? Is it safe? How about if you have a reflux problem and take prevacid. How will you digest all that fat? Fascinating reading. Anyone have experience with this? 8O As a Registered Dietitian who lectures on this subject often, I absolutely DO NOT...

There was a very interesting study done by James Dwyer, MD from California on Vitamin C. He found that after a one-year period of supplementation (placebo-controlled) with vitamin C, that those who received supplements exhibited significantly more thickening of the arteries in the neck compared to p...

I would definitely agree with the findings that lean red meat is just as effective at lowering cholesterol levels as chicken. That's what I have been telling my patients and clients for years. The key is LEAN red meats (not bacon, sausage, hamburger, prime rib, etc.). For example, 3 oz. of roasted e...

George, it sounds like this guy who you quote it an extremist. "Caffeine is the No. 2 cause of cancer in America today!!!???" Where does he get his data? He mentioned potentially harmful chemical components in coffee, but didn't tell the whole story. That is, that practically every natural...

Creatine monohydrate can indeed enhance strength training for those who participate in sports involving brief, explosive muscular contractions (such as in weight lifting). It has not been found to be useful for endurance activities (running, cycling, etc.). Creatine will lead to an increase in lean ...

I have to say this in defense of JD - the web site he mentioned in his post (http://www.quackwatch.com)is a good one for reputable information concerning health products. Granted, their article on glucosamine is a couple of years old, but in general, the information they put out is good. As a profes...

To all: I am a registered and licensed dietitian, and have a special interest in dietary supplements. Concerning the use of chondroitin and glucosamine for the relief of joint pain: These products are touted as the newest miracle "cure" for arthritis. They may not truly be a "cure&quo...